A new local eatery, Desi Junction has opened its doors in Dubai’s desi restaurant capital, Al Karama.
The new eatery menu is inspired from various regions of India - showcasing each region’s unique ingredients, spices and flavours with a little twist. Desi Junction is Indian to the core, the epitome of the India of today and tomorrow, and the perfect place to rediscover India through an explosion of flavours.
From the tempting whiffs of Pav Bhaji to street vendors selling lip-smacking Chowpatty Tawa delicacies, the new restaurant Desi Junction is bringing all good food memories from all over India to Dubai - all under one roof.
This new eatery is the brainchild of renowned Chef Aatir Dhadalla – who believes that when it comes to food, no gimmicks are ......read more

Dubai, UAE: 31st May 2020 - UAE based National Food Products Company (NFPC) is marking World Milk Day with the introduction of new dairy products under its Lacnor brand, which meet the growing consumer trend for new and experimental tastes and beverages offering high nutritional values to fuel a healthy lifestyle.
The UAE is the second largest producer of milk and dairy products in the GCC region after Saudi Arabia.
The country’s dairy products market stood at $ 1.8 billion in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 7%, to surpass $ 2.6 billion by 2024 on account of increasing demand for flavored and organic dairy products among UAE population, especially through modern grocery and supermarket channels as well as online deliveries. NFPC, has been operating for almost five decades in the diary category ......read more

United Arab Emirates, 11 May 2020: Cravia Group, the parent company of much-loved restaurant franchises that include “Cinnabon”, “Seattle's Best Coffee”, “Zaatar w Zeit” and “Five Guys”, announced the reopening of all branches in the UAE, while ensuring all precautionary measures are taken in accordance with the conditions and recommendations set by the Department of Economic Development UAE.
The company confirmed that all its restaurants will continue operations and welcome visitors while maintaining 30% capacity within the branch and maintaining a distance of no less than 2 meters between visitors. It also announced that the number of diners at the table would not exceed four and utmost care will be taken to sterilize the tables and chairs with disinfectants after ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 06, 2020: Ramadan is upon us and even though we are amidst social distancing, you can still have an entertaining set-up that involves your kids in a fun, memorable activity, the Sugarfied & Co. way!
To spark family bonding and virtual interaction during Ramadan, Sugarfied & Co. has artistically curated ‘DIY Sugarfied Treat Kits’. These kits are a fun ‘Do It Yourself’ activity to make your own treats in the comfort of your home, gift a friend, or use as birthday party giveaways. The kit not only includes ingredients and instructions for top selling Sugarfied treats for kids but is packaged well with gloves.
“The idea of making food at home for your family and with your family is central to the lovely time spent preparing food ......read more

Taking action to help those in need during the epidemic
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 04, 2020: The Holy Month of Ramadan brings with it an opportunity to reflect on the good fortune that we have in our lives and also to help those who are less fortunate, particularly during these unprecedented times.
Thousands of low-wage workers in Dubai have lost their jobs as a result of COVID19. They are left with no salaries to live off and no way to get back home to their families. These are the same hard-working individuals who made it their goal to keep our city shiny and running smoothly.
As part of #Curry4COVID, Fathers And Kids Camping has joined forces with Classic Catering to prepare hot meals which will then be distributed through the UAE Food Bank in support of ......read more

• UAE’s largest beverage provider also supports nation’s “10 Million Meals” Initiative, organized by Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 04, 2020: People across the UAE who wish to support families and individuals in need during the Holy Month of Ramadan can do so with the assistance of National Food Products Company (NFPC). The company’s Oasis Direct division which provides home delivery services of water, beverages and dairy products throughout the UAE, is adding a special Ramadan Meal Box to its offering. Consumers can purchase ten or more of these boxes through the Oasis Direct website, www.oasisdirect.ae, following which NFPC’s delivery fleet will deliver them to national charity, Model Service Society ......read more

Share in the spirit of generosity this Ramadan with Forrey & Galland’s luxuriously hand-crafted chocolates, dates and Arabic sweets
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 04 May 2020: Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan with Forrey & Galland’s bespoke range of premium Ramadan Gift boxes filled with sweet treats guaranteed to delight the entire family and friends alike. The luxury French chocolatier has unveiled their collection using flavours with strong influences from the Middle East.
In line with their haute-couture philosophy, every year Forrey & Galland engineer new collections inspired by the different elements enriched with the UAE’s rich culture. For instance, design and inspiration behind this year’s Ramadan collection is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, ......read more

**Get healthy and wholesome Iftar and Suhoor meal plans delivered to your doorstep with Right Bite!**
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2020: Ramadan is considered the time of tranquillity, spirituality, as well as an opportunity for all of us to slow down and spend more time with family and friends. With that in mind, if you’re on the hunt for healthy, delicious and wholesome meal plans that will take the stress out of your kitchen duties, then look no further than Right Bite.
The gourmet and bespoke meal delivery service has recently introduced new Ramadan menus, with all the meals made with fresh and natural ingredients and loaded with wholesome goodness. Not to mention that, all the meals are designed by expert dieticians who work closely with the team of Right Bite’s ......read more

Dubai, 20 April 2020: Malak Al Tawouk Restaurant, one of the most popular Lebanese fast-food chain, is now the first restaurant in the UAE to be certified with the Anti-Corona shield by GWR Consulting - the leader in Quality Control and Training in Lebanon, GCC, North Africa and the Levant region.
Approved by Dubai Municipality, GWR Consulting is a leading Auditing, Training and Consultancy company specializing in Food Safety, Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Customer Experience. It boasts a decade of cumulative market experience and known to extend its expertise to some of the best-known brands in the region.
The program featured staff training, individual certification, regular audits, mystery shopper audits and internal online checklists monitored by a qualified team of GWR experts to ensure ......read more

Dubai, April 15, 2020: The Dubai Ambulance frontline workers received a special thank you by way of freshly baked pizzas. Domino’s Pizza UAE provided 1,200 pizzas which were distributed over three days to different Dubai Ambulance points to show gratitude to the paramedics and first line of defense.
This came as part of Domino’s Pizza community initiative to show appreciation for the tremendous efforts of frontline workers who go above and beyond to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Dubai Ambulance commended the initiative which echoed the governments’ drive for solidarity and cooperation among its citizens and residents in the UAE during these extraordinary times.
Domino's not only promises to serve great tasting pizzas but also make every effort to give back and support ......read more

• NFPC addresses surge in online home delivery orders
• Group CEO of NFPC, Iqbal Hamzah, reassures nation that their demand will be fulfilled and assures that sanitation protocols, in line with the Health Authorities guidelines, have been implemented through every step of the process
Abu Dhabi, UAE - April 05, 2020: As a result of the current COVID-19 situation, UAE-based National Food Products Company (NFPC) has implemented a series of measures to meet the rising demand in home deliveries, which has seen a huge spike in the past week alone.
The company supplies to over 50% of the UAE population with its drinking water, dairy, juice, and bakery products through its household name brands Oasis Water, Blu Sparkling Water, Lacnor Milk and Juices, ......read more

Share in the spirit of generosity this Ramadan with Forrey & Galland’s luxuriously hand-crafted chocolates, dates and arabic sweets
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 March 2020: Find your perfect corporate gift this Ramadan and impress your clients and colleagues by sharing in the spirit of giving with Forrey & Galland’s delightfully luxurious chocolates, beautifully hand-crafted to reflect the generous spirit of Ramadan.
In line with their haute-couture philosophy, every year Forrey & Galland engineer new collections inspired by the different elements enriched with UAE’s rich culture. For instance, design and inspiration behind this year’s Ramadan collection is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, reflected through the flower mosaic motif, which is infused with ......read more

CEO of NFPC, Iqbal Hamzah, conveys that company will continue to work hard to ensure smooth supply of food and beverage products to the market.
He humbly requests shoppers not to “panic buy”.
Dubai, UAE - March 22, 2020: UAE based F&B organisation, National Food Products Company (NFPC), has released a statement reassuring consumers of its endeavours to ensure consistent food production and supply to the market.
The company supplies to over 50% of the UAE population with its drinking water, dairy, juice, and bakery products, through its household name brands, which include Oasis Water, Blu Sparkling Water, Lacnor Milk and Juices, Laban Up, Gulf & Safa, Milco Dairy, Melco Juices, Aqua Fresh Water and Royal Bakers.
Group Chief Executive Officer of NFPC, ......read more

18 March, 2020 - Dubai, UAE: In the light of uncertainty looming around us, there’s no better time than this to kick-start a healthy lifestyle. It’s about time to bring about a change in one’s diet, increase the intake of foods that improves the immune system, and keeps one healthy. The need of the hour is boosting the immunity of our community. Açaí is one such superfood that can help you do so. OAKBERRY Açaí Bowls, the global fast superfood chain from Brazil with over 200 locations worldwide, has made a timely entry into the Middle East with six outlets in Dubai.
Açaí bowls at OAKBERRY are prepared at -18 degrees while maintaining strict hygiene standards. While maintaining a good hygiene routine is very critical at the moment, all OAKBERRY employees are trained in best hygiene practices ......read more

Try Pocket-Friendly, Healthy and Delicious Combos From Max’s All About Chicken Today
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 17, 2020: Working from home or just looking for a healthy, pocket-friendly yet wholesome lunch or dinner option?
With no minimum order, Max’s All About Chicken is a great choice and available on all major delivery platforms. For a limited time only you can also enjoy the Buy One Get One Free promotion on Uber Eats for added value.
A home-grown chef-led QSR concept, Max’s All About Chicken is known for being a flavorful, healthy alternative to the traditional fast food. At only AED 29 for a grilled chicken combo which includes two chicken quarters, a choice of fries, drink and rustic bread, you can’t beat the value either.
A popular choice ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates,16 March 2020: Food People recently hosted their fourth F&B Leaders Dinner at Folly by Nick & Scott in the UAE. This event brings together industry leaders and professionals in order to discuss opportunities and challenges posed by the dynamic food & beverage industry, both regionally and globally. The event enables Food People to foster a community of innovation and growth to help shape the future of the food & beverage industry.
As the region’s first and only food & beverage specific talent solutions business, Food People provides strategic solutions for the end to end supply chain of the industry.
Managing Partner, Greg Wright, describes what enables Food People to add genuine value for businesses: “our approach is personal and people-centric. We ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2020: The city’s favorite dessert destination is here for another jaw-dropping, mouth-watering specialty! Experience pistachios like never before with Scoopi Café’s rendition of their Pistachio Ice Cream and Pistachio Shake. Known for its unique and tantalizing flavor, pistachios have been paired with countless of dishes all over the world and has now arrived at Scoopi Café.
Created by the Scoop Master and founder of the café, Zubin Doshi along with the Scoopi crew, their handmade ice creams have now added the pistachio flavour to its repertoire. Made with the freshest ingredients, Scoopi Café’s Pistachio Ice Cream will surely give you that nutty and creamy scoop each time you grab them at Scoopi Café.
Scoopi Café is also back with their feel-good shakes with the ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2020: Looking for a budget-friendly dining option for the whole family that includes the best burgers in town? Head to Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Nakheel Mall every Tuesday for the best deal in town.
When you order your favorite Freddy’s combo, your kids get a meal on the house. Little ones can choose between five different ’50s-style-diner-inspired meal options including a juicy cooked-to-order Steakburger made with 100 percent USDA Halal ground beef, delicious Vienna beef hot dog, grilled cheese sandwich or crispy chicken tenders. The complimentary kid’s combo also includes Freddy’s famous crispy shoe-string fries and a drink of choice.
Diners of all ages can finish their meal in style with Freddy’s signature ......read more

Yalumba Easter Brunch
Yalumba’s usual Brunchology is taking it to the egg-streme this year. Bring your little ones and celebrate Easter with a twist on 10th April! Going all out with a lavish feast, enjoy specials at Yalumba including Roast Turkey, Cured Meat Cuts and international eats. Grown-ups can enjoy live entertainment with quirky drinks while the Bunny regales your little ones with an egg hunt, fun games and many other chocolate-themed activities.
AED 299 Sparkling Wine and House Beverage Package
AED 529 Premium Bubbly Package
Gourmandises Easter Goodies
Looking for something special to serve at your Easter celebration? Gourmandises, the chic patisserie at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel has got you covered! Famous for its delightful selection of signature treats, the premium cafe will roll out ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2020: City Centre Mirdif will celebrate the unifying power of food by inviting its guests to dine together at the Celebrity Chef’s Table—a unique set of culinary experiences led by renowned chefs during Dubai Food Festival. Up until 14 March 2020, Celebrity Chef’s Table will highlight Dubai’s gastronomic variety—brought about by the emirate’s cosmopolitan population—through an intimate cooking workshop and specialty meal.
At Celebrity Chef’s Table, guests will have the opportunity to enter a vibrant kitchen stationed in the mall’s Central Galleria and enjoy a unique dining experience led by a celebrity chef. Guests will also witness the subtleties of food preparation and presentation, participate in demonstrations, and taste the ......read more

Dubai, UAE - March 12, 2020: National Food Products Company (NFPC), the UAE-based Food and Beverage organisation, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club for the next three years, enabling it to be the sole beverage supplier to Al Ain Football Club which operates under the Cultural Club. In return, the agreement will see NFPC entitled to a range of club branding and hospitality rights, including player participation and appearances at NFPC events and use of the AFC logo and players’ images on NFPC products packaging.
The MoU was signed at an official ceremony held at Al Ain Football Club in, between NFPC’s Chairman, HE. Faraj Ali Bin Hamoodah, Chairman, and H.E Khalifa Yousif Abdulla Husain Khouri, Deputy Chairman of Al Ain Club Board.
NFPC ......read more

Annual Gala Dinner was held under the patronage of Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qassimi; 48 entities honoured at the event attended by diplomats
09 March 2020, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), the first-of-it-kind environmental NGO in the UAE, hosted an Annual Corporate Gala under the patronage of HE Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation Department, and in the presence of Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mehairi, Minister of State for Food Security, as the guest of honour, at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort on March 4.
The 23rd annual event attended by 200 entities and VIP guests, comprising ambassadors, consul generals, high profile government officials, EEG members, partners and ......read more

Dubai Food Festival 2020 ramps up the fun with fireworks displays across the city until 14 March
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5 March 2020: Dubai Food Festival 2020, which started on 26 February and runs until 14 March, is being celebrated with several glittering fireworks displays (presented by Al Zarooni Group) in public locations throughout the 18-day event.
At the end of the festival’s first week, there will be a stunning fireworks extravaganza at Dubai Festival City Mall, from 8.30pm & The Beach at JBR by Meraas, from 9:00pm on Friday 6 March.
The following Friday, Dubai Food Festival’s final weekend, sees three firework displays. The first, on Friday 13 March, takes place at The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah at 8:30pm and 9:00pm at The Beach at JBR by Meraas, while the closing ......read more

Celebrate the women in your life this month, and make your feelings known through Forrey & Galland’s tastefully hand-crafted chocolates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 March 2020: Make the important women in your life feel extra special this month on International Women’s Day on the 8th of March and Mother’s Day on the 21st of March by showing them your appreciation through exquisite chocolate collections from Forrey & Galland, with prices starting from AED115.
From vibrant macarons and exquisite marzipans to the classic collection of delectable chocolates, express your love and appreciation to the special women in your life through excellently presented, personalised boxes with artisinal finishing and quality, donned in the best velvet, leather, wood and silk sourced from France, ......read more

Leading supermarkets are offering customers the chance to win AED50,000 weekly in shopping vouchers
Food tasting and demonstrations also taking place in store during Dubai Food Festival
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 March 2020: Dubai Food Festival is providing foodies the opportunity to win massive prizes during its seventh edition this year with Home Edition that is being run in collaboration with some of Dubai’s leading hypermarkets and supermarkets, until 14 March.
Shoppers spending a minimum of AED250 at a participating outlet - Lulu Hypermarket, Spinneys, Waitrose, Carrefour, Union Co-op – will be entitled to a coupon that will be entered into a weekly raffle to win vouchers valued at AED50,000 per week during Dubai Food Festival – a total value of AED 500,000 worth of ......read more

Dubai, UAE, April 09, 2019: With Ramadan just around the corner, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island is hosting its annual Ramadan Iftar in a warm and familiar setting at Meze restaurant. Experience traditional Middle Eastern hospitality at this Turkish restaurant that serves vibrant flavors, including fresh mezze platters and much more.
Take on a trip inspired by the ......read more

Dubai, UAE, April 09, 2019: Bringing famed delicacies from North Indian cuisine, the culinary team at Purani Dilli, Four Points by Sheraton, Downtown (Bur Dubai) has created a lavish menu for guests to commemorate the Holy Month. Priced at AED 95, the iftar spread features a Juice Counter serving Roh Afza, Jallab, Karkade, Qamaradeen, as well as fresh juices with an assortment of nuts and ......read more

New ready-to-drink Frappuccino Matcha Tea with single origin Japanese green matcha will excite tea lovers’ taste buds and their Insta feeds
Dubai, UAE, April 08, 2019: Great news for tea lovers – Starbucks is adding the first ever tea variety to its hugely popular ready-to-drink Frappuccino range. Starbucks Frappuccino Matcha Tea features the delicate flavours of single ......read more

Dubai, UAE, April 08, 2019: With the Holy month of Ramadhan just around the corner, Chefs at Yalumba have put together an elaborate Iftar buffet. Drawing inspiration from the culinary culture of the Middle East, the special Iftar buffet at Yalumba offers a delicious variety of traditional favourites. Bringing live cooking stations, guests can enjoy Meat Kibbeh, Katayef, among other Middle ......read more

Real-time success celebrated at mega industry fair with multibillion-dollar onsite orders and huge business potential
The world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition attracted more than 100,000 visitors from 200 plus countries
Gulfood hailed as the ‘most important trade show in the world’
Dubai, UAE – 4 April 2019: Gulfood 2019, ......read more

The leading dairy cooperative has expanded its reach in the Kingdom, opening up access to its nutritious products
3 April 2019: FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s leading and largest dairy cooperatives, today launched a new national headquarters in Saudi Arabia. Following 60 years of success in the Kingdom, the new site represents further growth for FrieslandCampina ......read more

Dubai, UAE, April 02, 2019: Marks & Spencer is proud to announce the launch of its new vegan-friendly Plant Kitchen range. Available in stores now, Plant Kitchen is a brand-new selection of delicious meat and dairy-free plant based fresh meals, salads and snacks, using plant proteins and are 100% tasty!
The range includes everything from favourite comfort food such as ......read more

New Grill Menu with signature Jones the Grocer dishes like dry-aged Australian Black Angus tomahawk and Wagyu Burger
Dubai, UAE, April 02, 2019: The long wait for fresh, natural and wholesome gourmet food is finally over with Jones the Grocer officially opening its doors at Dubai Mall on the 26th March 2019. Diners can relish their favourite food at this first restaurant to be opened in ......read more

by Banin Shahine, Nutrition Manager at Fitness First Middle East
Dubai, UAE, April 01, 2019: When it comes to nutrition our brains are receptive to everything good and bad. Your gut is known as your ‘second brain’, meaning your daily intake of bacteria, fats, glucose and water can directly affect your mental health.
Here, Banin Shahine, Nutrition Manager at ......read more

Dubai, UAE, March 30, 2019: LuLu, the largest hypermarket chain in the region, unveiled its annual Food Carnival, a two-week food festival that highlights a wide variety of special offers and culinary delights inspired from flavours around the world. The food fest features great discounts on food products and an exciting series of cooking competitions across the UAE until 7th ......read more

Purani Dilli at Four Points by Sheraton, Downtown - Mankhool is bringing a special 10-day feast in April
Dubai, UAE, March 28, 2019: It sure is difficult to resist the tantalizing flavours of piping hot kebabs, straight from a red-hot charcoal grill or the invigorating aroma of biryani! Bringing kebabs and biryani’s inspired from royal Mughal kitchens, Four Points by Sheraton ......read more

Number of SKUs Online by end of 2019 – 60,000
Home delivery to include Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai, UAE, March 24, 2019: Amidst a series of unique promotions and offers, Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE revealed that it expects AED 30 Million Sales in 2019, with more than 60,000 SKUs from its web store and online partners. The retail pioneer ......read more

Huge Business Interest Generated During the Visit
Dubai, UAE, March 23, 2019: Invest Northern Ireland invited Al Maya Group to visit Belfast in Northern Ireland and arranged meetings with leading companies dealing in FMCG / Food products. The visit of Al Maya to Belfast was the follow up on last visit and also after the Gulfood 2019. Al Maya’s delegation was ......read more

An increase of AED 35 Million compared to 2017
Dubai, UAE, March 21, 2019: Union Coop, UAE’s largest Consumer Cooperative revealed that the value of its UAE agricultural products in 2018 amounted to AED 79 Million, an increase of AED 35 Million compared to 2017, pointing out that supporting and encouraging agriculture stems from its core objective to establish a sustainable ......read more

Winners for the Egg Class Competition and Middle East Young Chef of the Year Awards revealed
Dubai, UAE, March 21, 2019 – Winners of the Egg Class Competition and the Middle East Young Chef of the Year Award were announced at the recently concluded ExpoCulinaire 2019. Traditionally held within the Gulfood exhibition, ExpoCulinaire is a series of culinary competitions ......read more

Dubai, UAE, March 20, 2019: To all the Mothers out there, this one is for you. 800 Degrees Pizzeria is treating Mothers to our irresistibly delicious specialty pizzas or pastas free on March 21st. Bring your mother the tastiest gift ever on the house.
When- 21st March 2019
Where- 800 Degrees Pizzeria
Branch- Mall of the Emirates & Me'aisem city ......read more

19 March 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE: LuLu, the largest hypermarket chain in the region, launched its annual British food festival “Food is Great Britain: Truly British, Truly Delicious”. The week-long fest highlights a wide variety of food products imported from the UK, which is available at great discounts from 18th to 26th March 2019.
The launch event was inaugurated by H.E ......read more

Enjoy six of the best every Thursday at Dubai’s new waterfront destination
Dubai, UAE, 18 March 2019: Enjoy a lively girls’ night out with a twist at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai’s dynamic new waterfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination. Ladies, go restaurant hopping with the girls and sample an array of distinct cuisines, ......read more

Dubai, UAE – March 07, 2019: Gearing up for International Women’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day and not sure where to go? Beastro is the ultimate place to be during the month of March, as the comfort food restaurant will be hosting a special night on 8th March to celebrate the great women in our lives, as well as a green themed night on 17th March for St. Patrick’s Day to ......read more

AEB to power Young Chef of the Year Competition at Salon Culinaire
Dubai, UAE, March 03, 2019 – The ExpoCulinaire 2019 which opens tomorrow in Sharjah will see strong participation from the American Egg Board (AEB), the research, education and promotion arm of the U.S. egg industry. AEB will be showcasing the benefits of U.S. eggs and egg products to over 5,000 trade visitors ......read more

Cheese lovers in the Capital can treat themselves to a menu full of cheese this March
Abu Dhabi, 3rd March 2019: Roberto’s Abu Dhabi is giving all gourmets the chance to wallow in their exclusive Parmigiano Reggiano aka parmesan cheese menu, available through March. Parmigiano Reggiano is known as the “king of cheeses” for its particular productive, nutritional ......read more

Operators are working on improving operational efficiency, revisiting their business strategy and rationalizing their F&B portfolios
Driven by market conditions, quick-service restaurants appear to have outperformed other formats
The sector remains cautiously optimistic in the run up to Expo 2020 Dubai
Introduction of delivery kitchens in the UAE could further improve the delivery ......read more

THE DUBLINER’S LE MERIDIEN DUBAI HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
February 23, 2019 - Dubai, UAE
The Dubliner’s is throwing a massive 2-day long St. Patrick’s Day party on from Friday 15th to Saturday 17th
Festivities kick off from Friday 15th to Saturday green-up your weekend with Live Entertainment and Irish Dancing from 2PM.
Indulge in Irish specialties and wash all ......read more

Over 250 VIPs and guests attended an exclusive dinner yesterday evening
UAE, Dubai, 21 February 2019: The Italian Trade Agency in cooperation with Fiera Milano held The TuttoFood Event (TUTTOFOOD is an Italian word which means All Foods), at the Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah yesterday evening. The special event was held to promote the TuttoFood Exhibiton, one of the most important food fairs ......read more

At the Gulfood2019, Tea Valley unveils the widest range of the finest, richest and most affluent tea blends ever in the global market.
DUBAI – February 21, 2019: Tea Valley, an aggressively emerging tea brand from De Diet Chef India, debuted at GulFood 2019 marking its foray into to the Middle East market with the world’s widest ever range of tea blends for the international tea ......read more

Simply Sufi comes with a reputation of being healthy, nutritious and delicious
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, February 21st 2019: Simply Sufi, which is a part of The Sufi Group of Companies, displayed its ready to cook, instant products as well as cooking oils including sunflower, soybean and canola cooking oil at Gulf Food, Hall no.3 which is being held at the Dubai International Convention and ......read more

From innovative water to meat-free alternatives and online purchasing platforms, industry mega fair in Dubai shines light on thousands of global launches and new-to-market products
Dubai, UAE – 20th February, 2019: Gulfood 2019, the 24th edition of the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show, has once again reinforced its reputation as the tailor-made trading ......read more

Leading food scientist tells Gulfood Innovation Summit that F&B challenges can be overcome by changing production models, diets and mindsets
Dubai, UAE – 20th February, 2019: Adopting a “glass half-full” mentality to change the way the world produces and consumes food is the key to a bright and sustainable future for the global food industry, according ......read more

Dubai, UAE. 17th February 2019: Kasih Food Production Co., one of leading food manufacturing companies in the region, revealed its latest food innovation, Mezete, at the largest annual food & beverage trade show in the region, Gulfood 2019. For the first time, Mezete has exhibited its line of products at the exhibition which took place at Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab ......read more

The Italian Trade Agency’s pavilion was officially opened this morning in the presence of Italian Consul General in Dubai and the Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE, Oman and Pakistan
UAE, Dubai, 17 February 2019: Visitors heading to Gulfood this week can meet their favourite Italian chefs, enjoy a food-tasting journey and sample authentic ingredients from over 200 producers ......read more

Dubai welcomes the world as largest annual F&B trade show brings together government ministers, industry decision makers and disruptors for five days of trade, networking and top-level discussions
Mega exhibition will witness new-to-market products and leading innovation breakthroughs designed to meet soaring demand with MENA F&B sales on track to top USD171.2 billion by ......read more

February 17, 2019: Plant protein food sources are impressively gaining preference across the globe as consumers have now become more and more conscious about the impact left by their nutrition choices on their health, wellness, the environment, and animal welfare. In line with this, the global meat substitutes market is expected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2020, with a compounded annual growth ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 February 2019:- Jebel Ali Free Zone, DP World’s flagship free zone and the largest source of foreign investment into the UAE, is set to unveil new services and solutions developed specifically for the food and beverage (F&B) industry at this year’s Gulfood trade show.
The leading GCC free zone says that it will support F&B businesses in ......read more

The company will launch a new range of high-quality food products at the trade show
Sharjah – 17 February 2019
Delta Food Industries FZC, the leading manufacturer of high-quality food and beverage products in the UAE, has announced its participation in Gulfood 2019, the world’s largest food and beverages trade show, which will be held during February 17-21 at the Dubai World ......read more

February 14, 2019: Global Food Industries (GFI), a world-class value-added frozen food manufacturing company that is part of Albatha Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in the UAE, was nominated for two major categories during the recently concluded Gulfood Innovation Awards 2019. The company’s newly launched Healthy Farm Plant Protein Burgers and Healthy Farm Biscuits were ......read more

Dubai UAE - 14 February 2019
Australian food and beverage products will be on the dinner tables of families across the UAE after the New South Wales (NSW) Government, Australia, assisted Australian supermarket Woolworths in securing an export partnership with the Al Maya Group.
Australian Ambassador to the UAE, HE Arthur Spyrou, said Woolworths is launching ninety products - including ......read more

MENA’s leading provider of fresh and frozen seafood has big plans following a hugely successful 2018
Dubai – 14 February 2019: ASMAK, the leading provider of fresh and frozen seafood across MENA, will exhibit its selection of seafood products and food services at the 24th edition of Gulfood - the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition. The ......read more

Sharjah – 12 February 2019
Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone Authority has announced its participation in Gulfood 2019, the world’s largest food and beverages trade show. Gulfood 2019, which will include the participation of 5000 exhibitors and 120 national pavilions, will be held during February 17-21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The authority’s participation in the ......read more

February 12, 2019 - Dubai, UAE
Nothing quite compares to the mouth-watering taste of barbequed bites at al fresco dinners. If you are looking for a carefree, compact and versatile BBQ, the Space Grill is unparalleled. Here are 10 reasons why Space Grill is out of this world:
1. 10 Second Set Up
You can be up and grilling in no time with the speedy 10 second set up and ......read more

New products claiming, ‘high and added protein’ grew 140% regionally over the past five years1. NZMP is answering this demand with the broadest range of dairy protein ingredients available.
Discover NZMP’s protein innovation at Gulfood 2019, 17-21 February. Including Protein Water formulated with NZMP’s NEW SureProteinTM Clear WPI.
NZMP is also launching ......read more

February 06, 2019 - Dubai, UAE:
Following the success of its 11 restaurants spread across Dubai and Sharjah, Bikanervala opened their twelfth outlet in the food court of Dubai Mall. Announcing this in a press release, immediately after the inauguration, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Managing Director and the key person behind this venture, said that Bikanervala has been well received by the food lovers ......read more

Hidden Gems returns to Dubai Food Festival 2019, shining a light on 40 of the city’s undiscovered culinary treasures
Residents can vote for their favourite restaurants through the Zomato app until 25 February with the Top 10 Hidden Gems to be announced on 2 March
Special menu promotion at all Hidden Gems restaurants just AED35 throughout DFF
Dubai, United ......read more

Launch Summit to probe ‘Smart Kitchen’ advances as global land used to grow food that is never eaten is now roughly the size of Mexico
40 per cent of the UAE’s total waste is derived from food
Dubai, UAE – 5 February, 2019: The Middle East’s F&B industry needs to enthusiastically embrace advanced technology to help fight the region’s growing food ......read more

Launch Summit to probe ‘Smart Kitchen’ advances as global land used to grow food that is never eaten is now roughly the size of Mexico
40 per cent of the UAE’s total waste is derived from food
Dubai, UAE, 5 February, 2019: The Middle East’s F&B industry needs to enthusiastically embrace advanced technology to help fight the region’s growing ......read more

Since 2007, World Nutella® Day has been about worldwide Nutella® fans and their love of the world’s favorite hazelnut spread
February 5, 2019 Dubai United Arab Emirates: Today, Nutella® lovers and fans unite all over the world to celebrate World Nutella® Day, coming together on social media and even at the office with colleagues, to share recipes and stories, ......read more

February 03, 2019 - Dubai, UAE
If you’re an avid pizza eater and you’re also an avo fan, then mixing these two together will probably sound like music to your ears! Newly opened Brambles Café in Barsha Heights is switching up the pizza scene in town, as the healthy and wholesome neighbourhood eatery has introduced their healthy, wholesome and delicious vegan avocado pizza.
So, ......read more

Dubai, UAE - 3 February 2019: Mazoon Dairy Company, the flagship dairy project of the Sultanate of Oman, has marked a significant milestone in the agricultural and economic development of Oman with the arrival of 1,600 cows from Australia to the state-of-the-art dairy farm in Al Sunaynah.
The cows will breathe life into Mazoon Dairy’s 15 square kilometre fully-integrated farm, ......read more

Participation marks a first for the company at the international annual food & beverage trade show (stand Z4-B38)
Dubai, UAE – February 3, 2019: OCEAN FRESH WATER, the French beverage company is proud to announce their inaugural participation at Gulfood 2019 with the reveal of their revolutionary bottled deep sea water brand, Ôdeep. Marking the 24th edition of Gulfood, ......read more